how long something has existed
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
from appearances alone
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
creepyadjectiveUS /ˈkriːpi/
annoying and unpleasant
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
delusionsnounUS /dɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “delusion” — (psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
well in the past; former
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
folklorenounUS /ˈfoʊklɔːr/
the unwritten lore (stories and proverbs and riddles and songs) of a culture
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
LEGENDSnounUS /ˈledʒəndz/
plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
persistverbUS /pərˈsɪst/
continue to exist
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
reputationsnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
RURALadjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
SkepticismnounUS /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
SPOOKSnounUS /spuːks/
plural of “spook” — someone unpleasantly strange or eccentric
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
not in physical motion
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
required or under orders
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus, much that furnished thrills in earlier days has departed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Skepticism has seized upon the present generation and such genuine unalloyed ghost stories as still persist are regarded as the harmless delusions of old age.
having passed out of existence
From this reading LEGENDS OF RURAL SPOOKS It must be regretfully stated that the old time folklore of the supposed supernatural has apparently vanished from modern New England.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were creepy enough, those ancient tales.
belonging to which person
From this reading And in most instances they were vouched for as strictly true by people whose reputations for veracity were beyond dispute.
